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notions

British  
/ ˈnəʊʃənz /

plural noun

  1. pins, cotton, ribbon, and similar wares used for sewing; haberdashery

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For those who are rethinking their filing order because it might be based on outdated notions, there is an option to make that change, but it’s very difficult.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“The Mountain” is, as expected, heavily doused with notions on the concept of death.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

India's dominant powerplay, taking four wickets and conceding just 39 runs, put a swift end to such notions.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The Hell Cats, as a group, challenge voters’ preconceived notions about who can lead in the United States.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

“Your bad luck talk got them Memphis notions into Versh. That ought to satisfy you.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

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